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I recently found this 1856 Flying Eagle cent, the date may be unclear but I'm pretty sure its 1856. I just wanted a few opinions and some sound advice about the coin. Thank you |
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Pillar of the Community
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 to the CCF! If it's possible, post some  ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! 
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Bedrock of the Community
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Yes, pics for sue!  to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog
04/22/2021 10:38 am
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Much sharper close-ups of the date area, please.
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@rig, first welcome to CCF. Second, in addition to a clearer pic of the front of this coin, can you please also measure and add the weight? Thx.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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I apologize I should have included the details.
4.4 grams is what my less than perfect scales read.
Then the coin seems to be 19mm or just under due to wear of the coin.
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I will try to submit clearer pictures, I am new to this so any suggestions or advice wouold be greatly appreciated for submitting better pictures.
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to the Community! |
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There is a possibility that this is a worn-down 1858 that looks like 1856, or it could be an altered date from 1858 to 1856. With only 2000 ever struck for presentation pieces, it is not too likely that is what you have, but honestly, you could still have a genuine specimen.
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To CCF , odds are against it being a 56 , I'm thinking It's a 58 . When you say you found it , do you mean by metal detecting ?  |
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Good luck - only 2000 minted in 1856.
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You're pictures are terrible, I can't even tell that is a Flying Eagle. Until you post better pictures, its doubtful any one can help.
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hfjacinto, there is no need to be rude, you can tell it's a Flying Eagle cent but there's no need to just say "terrible" Riggins1, for better pics try to get some more light into the pictures, try to focus the camera before taking a picture, and maybe zoom in a little less, since you can just make the picture bigger on here. |
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Posted 04/22/2021 10:25 am
